I was nearly killed by a SEPTA bus this morning. It just pulled out of its little pull over "cubby" with no indication it was going to do so. No blinker, just pulled right out, problem was I was in the lane next to it.
Since movie to Philadelphia the SEPTA has caused me to get a traffic ticket. I was stuck behind a SEPTA at a green light, while it had its right blinker on in the "center" lane of Broad Street. Then, apparently, it was stopped at a red light, with its right blinker on again, in the "center" lane of Broad Street, not letting anyone on or off. This time I chose to go around it, because cars had been passing me. Yeah, that light was red and this girl got a ticket!
What exactly are the qualifications to drive a SEPTA? I dont think I've ever seen one use blinkers properly. This morning, to aviod being side swipped by a SEPTA, me and the car behind me had to swerve into the other lane - good thing there was no one there.
Are the SEPTAs held accountable for adhering to traffic regulations? Because they dont seem to do that. The duck and weave throughout traffic without a care, or blinker, assuming we'll move because they are bigger then is.
Well SEPTA I've had it. Next time you pull into traffic without your signal I'm not going to move. I'm going to let you hit me and then the city of Philadelphia can buy me a new car.
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Ouch. Sorry. Glad you are okay, though. That's a good point about having them buy you a new car. You should start researching models and colors you might like.
I totally want a smart car. They are A. Adorable 2. really gas efficent and C. about the same price I paid for my Honda.
Plus I feel good being green.
septa buses are crazy - but i do have to say - can you imagine trying to drive one of those things around? i mean they probably have a million blind spots and you can't really move too well in one - that is not to justify it almost hitting you, but the turning range on a septa is not very good - anyways it good you didn't get hit!
I totally sympathize with how you feel. I would definately be quick to sue the city if I were hit by a SEPTA bus. But the city takes forever to pay. Basically, SEPTA bus drivers are just like cab drivers. They think because they drive for a living they are the greatest drivers in the world and should always have the right away. Screw them.
SEPTA drivers are the most ignorant drivers around and they think they own the road. They think they can pull out whenever they want in front of you. Thats alright because I take my own defense and cut them out too.
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